Brasier, 37, had been designated for assignment on Thursday when the Dodgers made official their signing of Kirby Yates. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes explained the move at the time was made due to a need for “flexibility” — with Brasier and Yates,

Ryan Brasier is reportedly on the move after being designated for assignment last week by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Los Angeles

The Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Dodgers on Tuesday, sources told ESPN, deepening their bullpen through another trade in an offseason full of activity.